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MK56 BDV

2006 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,289 mi
Last recorded94,289 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford C-max78,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BDV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 94,289 miles

surface rust on rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 27 Mar 2025 94,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rust on rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,803 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,160 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,024 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 77,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 70,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,683 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,664 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,193 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,739 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,685 miles

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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MK56 BDV is a 2006 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 78,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK56 BDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK56 BDV registered?

MK56 BDV is a 2006 Ford C-max, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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